leatherman vs. the rest...

[pocketgecko]

Fair point Micky, I forget that not everyone on the forums is in the US. 

[zepla]

Glock? Isn't that a plastic gun? So people can hide them better or that it is more comfy to carry around? Who the h.ll did invent something like that??    Please if you have one (or any gun), get rid of it. Not a lot of good things are  ever came with those things. Please find a less dangerous hobby or get another proffesion if you are a criminal.

Are you serious? 

Is that so weird that I do not like things designed to kill? 

[Benner]

Remember guys, this is not a gun forum but a multitool forum and this thread is about "Leatherman vs. the rest", so lets get it back on topic. 

[Leatherman123]

Is that so weird that I do not like things designed to kill? 

Firearms aren't designed to kill. They are designed for target practice and protection. Before I go on a rant, 

[pocketgecko]

To be fair it is a little bit on topic...that is one of the reasons I dont support Leatherman.  Although my move to SOG was really driven off the compound leverage....that was a huge benefit.  I carry a Spirit S when I need something smaller and its been a great tool for day to day use at the office.

[zepla]

Remember guys, this is not a gun forum but a multitool forum and this thread is about "Leatherman vs. the rest", so lets get it back on topic. 

  You are right, it is a bit off topic. Sorry about that, please don't shoot me  ( a little stupid joke can still be made here, right?)

[Benner]

Remember guys, this is not a gun forum but a multitool forum and this thread is about "Leatherman vs. the rest", so lets get it back on topic. 

  You are right, it is a bit off topic. Sorry about that, please don't shoot me  ( a little stupid joke can still be made here, right?)

I certainly hope so or 99% of my posts need to be removed. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Remember guys, this is not a gun forum but a multitool forum and this thread is about "Leatherman vs. the rest", so lets get it back on topic. 

  You are right, it is a bit off topic. Sorry about that, please don't shoot me  ( a little stupid joke can still be made here, right?)

I certainly hope so or 99% of my posts need to be removed. 

And mine would be next

[zepla]

 

[american lockpicker]

Glock? Isn't that a plastic gun? So people can hide them better or that it is more comfy to carry around? Who the h.ll did invent something like that??    Please if you have one (or any gun), get rid of it. Not a lot of good things are  ever came with those things. Please find a less dangerous hobby or get another proffesion if you are a criminal.

Are you serious? 

Is that so weird that I do not like things designed to kill? 

If it makes you feel better Glock also makes a multitool http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0049072512357a.shtml

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I used to have one of those, it's now residing with Banner

[Benner]

I used to have one of those, it's now residing with Banner

It is in my car as we speak. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I used to have one of those, it's now residing with Banner

It is in my car as we speak. 

Holding said car together

[Poncho65]

I used to have one of those, it's now residing with Banner

It is in my car as we speak. 

Holding said car together

 

[WhichDawg]

I used to have one of those, it's now residing with Banner

who's Banner? maybe you could invite him here, like we don't have enough Brits!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I used to have one of those, it's now residing with Banner

who's Banner? maybe you could invite him here, like we don't have enough Brits!

Banner's the mod with the very bad habit of taking scalps wherever he can

[Benner]

I used to have one of those, it's now residing with Banner

who's Banner? maybe you could invite him here, like we don't have enough Brits!

I'm slightly insulted that you don't know my nickname.  

Maybe I should ban more members.  

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I used to have one of those, it's now residing with Banner

who's Banner? maybe you could invite him here, like we don't have enough Brits!

I'm slightly insulted that you don't know my nickname.  

Maybe I should ban more members.  

[WhichDawg]

do we all have typo-nicknames?

[american lockpicker]

I used to have one of those, it's now residing with Banner

It is in my car as we speak. 

So Benner what do you think of it? I have one and the only thing I don't like is the handles a bit short.

[J-sews]

I think the thing that puts me off plastic the most is that it's somewhere for moisture to collect and turn to rust (regardless of the manufacturer!)

I too prefer a multitool to be made from all-metal.

That being said however, why is it that Leatherman is thought poorly of for using plastic in non-load-bearing areas, but Victorinox and Wenger are not criticized for having plastic scales on their SAK's? What is the difference?

[Leatherman123]

That being said however, why is it that Leatherman is thought poorly of for using plastic in non-load-bearing areas, but Victorinox and Wenger are not criticized for having plastic scales on their SAK's? What is the difference? Huh

Wow, that is so true! 

[american lockpicker]

I think the thing that puts me off plastic the most is that it's somewhere for moisture to collect and turn to rust (regardless of the manufacturer!)

I too prefer a multitool to be made from all-metal.

That being said however, why is it that Leatherman is thought poorly of for using plastic in non-load-bearing areas, but Victorinox and Wenger are not criticized for having plastic scales on their SAK's? What is the difference?

Double standard. BTW are alox scales scratch resistant or are they like Squirt scales?

[Leatherman123]

They are extremely durable. Plus, the LM plastic is zytel which is basically impervious to the elements...

[american lockpicker]

I used to have a MAC-11 and it had clips made of zytel and they were pieces of crap.

[glorn]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zytel


Apparently not all Zytel formulations are the same. Calling a nylon Zytel is kinda like saying that a metal is steel.

It looks like SOG and Gerber use Zytel as well (according to Wikipedia anyway).



G.

[max6166]

That being said however, why is it that Leatherman is thought poorly of for using plastic in non-load-bearing areas, but Victorinox and Wenger are not criticized for having plastic scales on their SAK's? What is the difference?

It's not that I mind LM using plastic - I just really dislike the design of those specific zytel handles. I think people would have complained just as much if the Spirit or SwissTool had the exact same inserts.

To be fair, I have gotten used to the zytel handles. Now, it's just when I am feeling "nitpicky" that they bug me... 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I think the thing that puts me off plastic the most is that it's somewhere for moisture to collect and turn to rust (regardless of the manufacturer!)

I too prefer a multitool to be made from all-metal.

That being said however, why is it that Leatherman is thought poorly of for using plastic in non-load-bearing areas, but Victorinox and Wenger are not criticized for having plastic scales on their SAK's? What is the difference?

I actually prefere Alox tbh

Plus the scales have been around since the year dot, and carry additional tool as well, so there's no prejudice against them as they've always been there in one form or other

[Benner]

I used to have one of those, it's now residing with Banner

It is in my car as we speak. 

So Benner what do you think of it? I have one and the only thing I don't like is the handles a bit short.

It does seem a bit short, but I like the compactness because of it.

I am yet to actually use it as it is really just a tool I keep in the car in case of emergencies, but I like the build quality of it.  I think it would work well when needed.

[DaveK]

That being said however, why is it that Leatherman is thought poorly of for using plastic in non-load-bearing areas, but Victorinox and Wenger are not criticized for having plastic scales on their SAK's? What is the difference? Huh

Wow, that is so true! 

I've asked this question before, the subject normally gets changed quite quickly after.....